Turmeric's active compound, curcumin, is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that can help with conditions like arthritis, IBD, allergies, and more.

Turmeric is powerful on its own—but it may be even more beneficial when taken together with certain herbs. Here's what to know.

Turmeric is a vibrantly colored spice, sometimes called Indian saffron, that may have benefits for brain, heart, mental, and metabolic health. It contains a powerful compound called curcumin, which ...

Turmeric is a whole spice that provides a broad spectrum of natural compounds that work together for general wellness and culinary uses. Curcumin, the main active compound in turmeric, can be taken as ...

At the end of 2019, it was reported that turmeric, a spice that was once only known to Southeast Asia, had racked up $328 million in annual U.S. sales as a dietary supplement. It's only increased in ...

MONTREAL – An investigational drug derived from turmeric (Curcuma longa) appeared to have activity in patients being evaluated for head and neck cancer therapy, at least in an early phase trial. All ...

Through x-ray crystallography and kinase-inhibitor specificity profiling, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with researchers at Peking University and ...

LMU researchers have identified a signaling pathway via which curcumin can suppress the metastasis of colorectal cancer cells. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. In ...

People with indigestion are often advised to stay away from spicy foods — but turmeric might be the exception. The golden-orange spice — commonly added to curry dishes, tea, rice, soup, smoothies and ...

Even supplements that seem harmless, like herbal and over-the-counter products, can increase the side effects of cancer therapies. Others can weaken treatment, making it less effective at fighting ...

Curcumin may help lower the levels of molecules that cause inflammation, such as cytokines and enzymes. This may help with arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease. Curcumin may improve ...